To begin
Example: The band will begin playing the song soon.
Definition
"To begin" means to start or initiate an action, event, or process, especially in the context of music, such as when a band starts playing a song. It indicates the point at which something commences or comes into existence.
Etymology
The verb "to begin" comes from Old English "beginnan," which means to start or commence. It is related to the Germanic root and has been used in English since before the 12th century. Did you know? Its repetition in phrases like "begin again" emphasizes fresh starts!
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"To begin" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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